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Painting the future of education in Utah

BD+C

Education is one of the vital cornerstones of our society, providing the foundation young people all across the country need in order to flourish in their professional and personal lives. The facilities in which our children learn provide formative experiences that heavily influence their success and view of the world.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

If you’re looking for consistent excellence, Utah is a sure bet. States for Business: Utah claimed the top spot for 2015—again. Utah has maintained its AAA bond rating since the rating agencies began tracking in the 1960s. Part of Utah’s success can be attributed to its diverse economy. 1 in the Forbes survey.

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USU Builds an Educational Building with a Therapeutic Twist

ENR Construction

Research, teaching, treatment and therapy come together in Utah State University’’s new Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center.

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The Strawtegi CO2ttage in Salt Lake City

Natural Building

This net-zero carbon, modular, straw panel Accessory Dwelling Unit in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the first demonstration project and test build of Strawtegi, Inc. Locally mined, natural perlite is used to insulate the foundation and French drains are designed to move water away from the structure as quickly as possible during heavy storms.

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Tennessee Is BF’s 2013 State Of The Year

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Runners-up in the 2013 competition were Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. “The state has put in place a solid foundation for robust job creation for years to come.” manufacturing facilities. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living.

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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

Natural Building

It is Washington’s last Pre-Revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation. Mormon missionaries established this adobe-brick fort in Nevada at the midpoint between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles in 1855 but abandoned it during the Utah War. While Washington, D.C., Constructed between 1000 and 1450 A.D

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Alignment of education, industry and government within cybersecurity, and the ability to collaborate across these sectors, presents the city’s most significant opportunity for industry development.